Ayurvedic Arthritis Care

Introduction

Arthritis is the most common chronic degenerative disease in the world. This can be very painful condition and can affect both the young and old . Arthritis is known as Vata (air) disease which involves pain and weakening of the bones.

Causes

• Environmental factors such as damp, cold and windy conditions may be a contributing factor.
• Poor Digestion
• Poor Diet
• Genetic Factors
• Lack of exercise
• Injury
• Auto-immune disease

Ayurvedic Types of arthritis

Vata Symptoms (most common)

• Throbbing pain which can spread
• Stiffness in joints
• Increase in cold weather
• Lower Back Pain, Knee Pain, Hip Pain and Hands and Fingers commonly affected.

Pita (2nd common)

• Burning sensation and redness of joints
• Increases in warm weather

Kapha (least common)

• Itching and swelling around joints
• Increases in cold weather
• Associated symptoms may be aches, oily skin and puffy joints.

Ayurvedic (ayurveda) treatment

Herb name: Guggulu

Botanical Name: Commiphora Mukal Gum

Introduction: The guggula is one of the most common ayurvedic treatments for arthritis and for general ayurveda treatment.

Action:
• Increase white blood cell count
• dis-infections secretions in the body
• Decreases joint pain and swelling
• Analgesic (pain relieve)
• Rejuvenation properties

Contra-indications:

• Not recommended for people with kidney disease or acute rashes.

Disclaimer

This remedy has been traditionally used for hundreds of years for specific ailments based on Herbal Folklore both eastern and western. No clinical proof has been made.
If you have a serious disease, we suggest that you consult a qualified doctor who understands alternative health care before combining herbal medicine with allopathic medicine. We suggest that you take these remedies based on your faith and knowledge of Ayurveda. For this reason, methods used to prepare these primitive remedies in many cases are omitted. Do not use any remedy described without the advice of a professional health practitioner